Why are our mini-computers called smartphones?

[The Valkyrie]

I used to call my old phone Lazarus. It would die and resurrect randomly during the day.

Then I renamed it Jesus because it finally died but didn’t come back when I thought it might...

[WinterHold]

Because it is a phone that is smart.

[Gawdzilla Sama]

Because it is a phone that is smart.

And constantly used by dumb people. Video on Youtube: Car stopped at green light. Car behind honks. Driver of front car holds up phone and points at it. Driver of rear (police) car (with flashing lights on) gets out and handcuffs her.

[Foxaèr]

I use the bus to get to work and back home.

I place my phone in my pocket before I cross the street.

You're welcome.

[Gawdzilla Sama]

I use the bus to get to work and back home.

I place my phone in my pocket before I cross the street.

You're welcome.

But you must be guilty of something or you wouldn't be in police custody.

[Foxaèr]

I use the bus to get to work and back home.

I place my phone in my pocket before I cross the street.

You're welcome.

But you must be guilty of something or you wouldn't be in police custody.

I'm here at home, bitch. I will not entertain your bi-curious fantasies.

[Gawdzilla Sama]

But you must be guilty of something or you wouldn't be in police custody.

I'm here at home, bitch. I will not entertain your bi-curious fantasies.

At home? I don't bi that.

[Jehanne]

Most of us own a pocket-sized computer that can do literally hundreds of things, one of which is making phone calls. So why are these miniature computers called "smartphones"?

Lots of good system apps out, but I like Phone Check -- will allow you to look under the hood quite far:

Google Play -- Phone Check